SAU Resources The State Aircraft Unit coordinates the management of the following resources for fire and land use management across Victoria: Aircraft State Fleet Aircraft The State Fleet managed by the SAU comprised of 32 aircraft in the 2006-07 fire season: Fixed Wing Firebombers Helicopters Infra-Red Linescan Aircraft Light Fixed Wing Reconnaissance Aircraft Other Aircraft Aircraft provided with the financial assistance of the Commonwealth Transport Aircraft (Charter and Regular Passenger Transport) Call When Needed & Regional Aircraft (Casual Hire) Specialist Equipment In addition to the management and coordination of aircraft, the SAU supports the development and utilisation of specialist aviation equipment in the State Fleet for a wide range of land and fire management activities. Forward Looking Infra-Red (FLIR) Aerial Incendiary Machines Radios and Communication Systems Aerial Seeding Machines Specialist Personnel The SAU also trains and supports specialist personnel for a wide range of land and fire management activities. Hover Exit Rappel Air Attack Supervisors Hot Refuelling FLIR Operators Firescan Operators Air Observers Airbase Managers Other Airbases The SAU maintains a network of 15 fire bombing bases that consist of an airstrip, fuel supply, water supply, and equipment for mixing and storing fire retardant. In addition to these fixed retardant bases, a number of mobile retardant mixers are located across the state for deployment to a fire incident. Click here for a full list of airbases and maps.